Best Southwest Chicken Dinner Recipes

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN DINNER

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My family loves to order those gigantic takeout Tex-Mex burritos, but they can be expensive and we always have leftovers. I created a lighter, no-guilt alternative with the flavors they love, and that skips the tortilla. -Marquisha Turner, Aurora, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup uncooked long grain rice
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
1 cup canned black beans or pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon grated lime zest
2 tablespoons lime juice
Pico de gallo, shredded Mexican cheese blend, sour cream, avocado, shredded lettuce or lime wedges, optional

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine water, 1 tablespoon oil, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Stir in rice. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-17 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender., Meanwhile, sprinkle taco seasoning over both sides of chicken. In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 165°., In a microwave, heat beans until warmed. To serve, gently stir cilantro, lime zest and lime juice into rice; divide among four bowls. Cut chicken into slices. Place chicken and beans over rice; top as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 678mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

CINDY'S SOUTHWEST CHICKEN DINNER SALAD

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This is a recipe I made up by taking a few things from a couple different recipes to fit into our own tastes. I used a marinade on the chicken that is half western dressing & half italian dressing that our butcher store here at home makes...it is wonderful and a pink color...then just grill them up and slice onto your salad. You can use any marinated chicken breasts that fit your families tastes.

Provided by CIndytc

Categories Corn

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 lbs marinated boneless chicken breasts, grilled
4 stalks romaine lettuce, chopped
1 1/2 cups kernel corn
1 1/2 cups black beans
1 1/2 cups shredded mexican cheese
bacon bits
2 eggs, hard boiled and sliced
2 avocados, diced
3/4 cup ranch dressing
3/4 cup salsa, of your choice
2 teaspoons dried taco seasoning mix

Steps:

Grill your chicken breasts, and slice thin.
Roast your corn kernals over high heat in a pan with a little oil (you can add a tsp or 2 of packaged Fahita mix to it as it roasts for a more spicy taste if you like).
layer everything onto large plates. Place sliced chicken on top and crumble some nacho chips on top if you like. Drizzle dressing on top and enjoy -- .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1141.9, Fat 77.1, SaturatedFat 22.1, Cholesterol 315.2, Sodium 1618.2, Carbohydrate 43.4, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 8.3, Protein 71.9

FOIL-PACKET SOUTHWEST CHICKEN DINNER

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Bake together veggies, chicken breasts, cheese & ranch dressing for a Southwest chicken dinner. This Foil-Packet Southwest Chicken Dinner is low-cal!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Rice

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups warm water
2 cups instant brown rice, uncooked
4 small boneless skinless chicken breast (1 lb.)
1/4 cup KRAFT Lite Ranch Dressing
1-1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 red pepper, chopped
4 cups small broccoli florets

Steps:

Heat oven to 400°F.
Combine water and rice; let stand 5 min. Spoon onto centers of 4 large sheets of heavy-duty foil;
Top with remaining ingredients.
Fold to make 4 packets; place on rimmed baking sheet. Bake 25 to 30 min. or until chicken is done (165°F). Cut slits in foil to release steam before opening each packet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 180 mg, Carbohydrate 45 g, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 27 g